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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Robert J. Walker :
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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., to William Kintzing :
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Writing as a senator, Buchanan reports that he was unable to secure the appointment of M.R. Kintzing as a lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
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James Buchanan letter to Mr. Walker :
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Buchanan writing as Secretary of State reports that Mr. Robira (presumably Jose Rovira, a representative of the Republic of Yucatan) is now here, requests Walker send his order.
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James Buchanan, Wheatland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, letter to William H. Miller :
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In a letter presumably about the 1856 presidential election, Buchanan mentions a visit to his home by George Humes; he also mentions his prospects in several Pennsylvania counties and the states of Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin.
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James Buchanan, Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C., letter to Charles Pascall :
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Buchanan writes that he has received the memorials from the saddlers and harness makers of Philadelphia but that the Senate is prohibited by the constitution from originating any bill to increase duties on foreign imports. He thinks it would advisable that the memorials or a portion of them be presented in the House, where bills must originate.
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James Buchanan, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry F. Slaymaker, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania :
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Buchanan writes as a congressman regarding political parties, Andrew Jackson's presidential prospects. He also discusses a pending bill that would prohibit importation of certain woolen articles, which he plans to vote against unless amended, and expresses opinions on trade and tariffs. Letter includes addressed cover with franking signature.
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James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :
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Letter discusses the surrender by General William Hull of Fort Detroit to the British during the War of 1812 on August 16. Monroe speculates on the circumstances of the surrender and mentions the probability that James Madison and Albert Gallatin will return to Washington, D.C. after learning of it. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; Henry Dearborn identified as recipient in the Papers of James Monroe and in the Writings of James Monroe.
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